Mercedes-Benz GLC 43 2023– car dimensions: 4749 mm long, 1920 mm wide and 1635 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,975 kg. Braked towing is 1,800 kg.
The cabin has a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and 11.9-inch central touchscreen with MBUX. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard. Dual-zone automatic climate control is fitted as standard. Active Brake Assist provides automatic emergency braking as standard, along with Blind Spot Assist. A rearview camera is standard, with Active Parking Assist and parking sensors. a 360-degree camera is optional. Adaptive cruise and active lane keeping are available as options or in packages.
Boot space is 620 litres with the rear seats up and expands to 1,680 litres with them folded. The rear seats split 40/20/40.
Braked towing capacity is 1,800 kg and unbraked is 750 kg. Payload is 575 kg. AMG RIDE CONTROL suspension with adaptive damping is standard.
The cabin uses standard AMG sport seats in ARTICO man-made leather with MICROCUT microfibre and red stitching. Power front seats with memory and four-way lumbar support are standard, as are heated front seats and a heated steering wheel. A panoramic sunroof is standard and opens up the space. Optional Climate Comfort seats add ventilation. Ambient lighting in 64 colours is included. Higher packages bring multicontour seats with adjustable bolsters, ENERGIZING comfort programs, AIR-BALANCE fragrance and ionisation, plus heat- and noise-insulating glass.
Fuel economy 12.1 L/100 km city, 9.0 L/100 km highway
EPA 19 city / 26 highway / 22 combined mpg
Euro NCAP 5 stars for GLC generation
Standard PRE-SAFE, Active Brake Assist, ATTENTION ASSIST, Blind Spot Assist
4-year/80,000 km limited warranty
Fuel use is rated at 12.1 L/100 km in the city and 9.0 L/100 km on the highway. US figures stand at 19 mpg city, 26 mpg highway and 22 mpg combined. The mild-hybrid system aids efficiency with gliding and recuperation.
Scheduled maintenance can be covered by available prepaid plans with flexible mileage options. The limited warranty runs 4 years or 80,000 km, with extra wear-and-tear cover on brakes and bulbs for the first 2 years or 40,000 km. Dealers use factory-trained technicians and genuine parts.
Standard safety includes PRE-SAFE, PRE-SAFE Sound, Active Brake Assist with autonomous emergency braking, ATTENTION ASSIST, Blind Spot Assist and rear cross-traffic alert. The GLC platform scored 5 stars in Euro NCAP testing with strong adult and child occupant protection.
Ownership centres on dealer service for keeping the performance systems and 4MATIC drivetrain in order. Roadside assistance matches the warranty term.
Length 4749 mm, Width 1920 mm, Height 1635 mm, Wheelbase 2888 mm (GLC 43 2023-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Mercedes-AMG technical data sheet and owner's manuals, mbusa.com and auto-data.net for, contactcars.com.